FLEMINGSBURG | Gustiva Hyatt Masters, 92, of Fleming County,
concluded a life of family and community Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011,
after brief illness at the Fleming County Hospital</p><p>Mrs. Masters was born in Rowan County, April 18, 1919, the
daughter of William 'Minn' and Lucy McKee Hyatt,</p><p>An educator, she began teaching in a one-room school in Rowan
County. After moving to Fleming County, she taught 4th grade at
Flemingsburg Elementary for 28 years, from 1960 eventually retiring
in 1988. An active member of the community, she was in Fleming
County Homemakers and served many years as a 4-H leader. She
attended Flemingsburg Baptist Church.</p><p>Gussie is survived by two sons, Dan (Bettye) Masters and Charlie
(Rose Ann) Masters, also of Fleming County: two grandsons, John
(Francie) Masters of Lexington and Marc (Danielle) Masters of
Flemingsburg; three great-grandchildren, Jud Masters, Evelyn
Masters, and Madison Dodgen; along with several nieces and
nephews.</p><p>Preceding Mrs. Masters in death was her husband of 63 years,
John Master; an infant son; a sister, Thelma Graham; and two
brothers, William Hyatt Jr. and Bob Hyatt</p><p>Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at
Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Cornette
officiating.</p><p>Burial will be in Elizaville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John
Masters, Marc Masters, Chuck Brown, Don Sundys, Craig Anderson and
Johnny Rice. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Masters, Perky
Masters and Earl Kinder.</p><p>Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home.</p>